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Are you a good friend? James Avramenko (comedian, writer) wants to know. Every week James interviews guests from across the internet to discuss what it means to be a friend, what does community mean, and how can we build stronger connections to ourselves and each other.
Friendless is an engaging and honest look at connection, intimacy, and self-compassion in the digital age.
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How Do Adults Make Friends?

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How Do Adults Make Friends?
Oct. 15, 2024

How Do Adults Make Friends?

In this very special episode of Friendless, host James Avramenko tackles the age-old question: How do adults make friends? James shares his experiences at a speed dating event, where he delved into various fascinating topics…
Building Lasting Connections (with special guest Keira Daniels)
Oct. 8, 2024

Building Lasting Connections (with special guest Keira Daniels)

In this very special episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko welcomes back a beloved guest, Keira Daniels. Their conversation is a delightful blend of humour, introspection, and valuable life lessons on aging, friendsh…
The Imp of the Perverse (September Wrap-Up Special)
Oct. 1, 2024

The Imp of the Perverse (September Wrap-Up Special)

In this very special episode of Friendless , host James Avramenko marks his one-year sobriety milestone by delving into his journey of self-discovery, emotional regulation, and the importance of building a robust support sys…
Building Online Communities (with special guest Tim Riel)
Sept. 24, 2024

Building Online Communities (with special guest Tim Riel)

In this very special episode of "Friendless," host James Avramenko sits down with Tim Riel ( @nerdincorrect) to explore the intricate world of community building, the realities of adult friendships, and the importance of sma…
Feeling Like a Fraud? Let's Talk Imposter Syndrome
Sept. 17, 2024

Feeling Like a Fraud? Let's Talk Imposter Syndrome

In this week's episode of Friendless , host James Avramenko kicks off a fresh deep dive series by opening up about a topic close to his heart: Imposter Syndrome. Drawing from his personal experiences and professional teachin…
i feel that way about garlic too (with special guest jaz papadopoulos)
Sept. 10, 2024

i feel that way about garlic too (with special guest jaz papadopoulos)

In this very special comeback episode of Friendless , host James Avramenko welcomes back the talented poet and writer, jaz papadopoulos. jaz shares their rich experiences and profound journeys from studying critical theory t…
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Recent Blog Posts

Have you been a good friend?

What makes a good friend? This has been the core question of my ongoing podcast (read: freelance sociology project) “Friendless”. Lately, however, I’ve been re-examining the philosophy behind this question. There are themes that …
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About the Host

James Avramenko

James Avramenko is the creator and host of Friendless. He is a multi-disciplinary artist, working in publishing, theatre, visual, and audio mediums. His work has been published in Geist, SledgeHammer Lit, and Monster Monthly. He dreams of someday writing movie novelizations.